ADASTRA

What ADASTRA does

ADASTRA is an independent, non-partisan Ukrainian non-governmental analytical center (think tank) legally registered as NGO "АDASTRAANALYTICS" (АДАСТРААНАЛІТИКС) and headquartered at UNIT.City, Dorohozhytska Street 3, Kyiv, with a secondary office in Paris supporting development. Founded in 2019 by three young international-relations experts — Taras Prodaniuk (President), Yaroslav Suprun (Director of Research), and Viktor Karvatskyy (Director of Development) — the organization produces research publications (analytical reports, policy briefs, research papers), runs the RMSS Analytics School educational program, publishes the Miltech Chronicles weekly digest on military technology, and delivers regional research projects covering Africa, Latin America, the Caucasus, NATO, and Belt-and-Road states in Ukrainian, English, and Spanish.

The organization's core "technology" is human analytical capacity rather than software: an 11–50-person analyst team with credentials traceable to Oxford, Cambridge, Sciences Po, KSE, and other institutions, supported by partner relationships with UNIT.City, the Wilson Centre, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Azerbaijan, NIIMV at Taras Shevchenko KNU, the Three Seas Think Tanks Hub, RISE Ukraine, the Eastern Partnership Think-Tank Network, the Open Think Tank Directory, and the Ukrainian Institute. In 2020 ADASTRA was recognized in the University of Pennsylvania's Go Global Think Tank Index, and in 2023 it expanded its analytical scope from foreign policy to the full spectrum of social sciences.

ADASTRA's business model is donation-based and explicitly excludes state, party, and corporate financing. Core research output is distributed free of charge, with support solicited through Patreon subscriptions ($1–25/month across five tiers), the Donatello platform (₴20–500, one-time or recurring), and a Monobank jar; additional revenue levers under build-out include RMSS Analytics School programming and partnership-driven projects. Target beneficiaries span politicians and civil servants, academia, business leaders, NGOs, media/journalists, international organizations (UN, regional alliances), and the general public in Ukraine and internationally.

Name

ADASTRA

Legal name

NGO 'АDASTRAANALYTICS'

Website

https://adastra.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ADASTRA is a Kyiv-based independent Ukrainian think tank (NGO АДАСТРААНАЛІТИКС) founded in 2019 that produces multilingual research on international relations, regional geopolitics, and social sciences, serving government, academia, media, business, and civil-society audiences globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Policy research analysis
• International relations research
• Geopolitical risk analysis
• Think tank consulting
• Foreign policy analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As an independent non-profit organization, ADASTRA operates without state, party, or corporate financing. Annual budget is critical for mission implementation and daily operations. The organization accepts donations through Patreon ($1-25/month subscription), Donatello (₴20-500, one-time or subscription), and Monobank (arbitrary amount).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ADASTRA is an independent, non-partisan analytical center that produces policy research publications, analytical reports, and policy briefs on international relations, geopolitics, and social sciences. It also delivers the RMSS Analytics School educational program for training analysts, provides expert commentary to media, and runs thematic regional research projects covering Africa, Latin America, Caucasus, and other global regions.

Product overview

ADASTRA is an independent, non-partisan analytical center (think tank) founded in 2019, focused on international relations analysis, geopolitics, and social sciences research. The organization offers a portfolio of products including research publications (analytical reports, policy briefs, and papers on global affairs), the RMSS Analytics School (educational program for training analysts), media commentary services, the Miltech Chronicles weekly military technology digest, and regional research projects covering Africa, Latin America, Caucasus, and other global regions. The organization positions itself as a platform for dialogue, deep analysis, and innovative approaches in international relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RMSS (Research Methods in Social Sciences): An educational and practice-oriented project designed to foster a new generation of analysts in international relations, politics, social sciences, and humanities.
• ADASTRA I LIVE
• Africa Project
• Latin America Studies

Products and services

• Research Publications Analytical reports, policy briefs, and research papers covering international relations, geopolitics, security studies, and regional affairs spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, published in Ukrainian, English, and Spanish.
• RMSS Analytics School An educational and practice-oriented program under the brand 'Research Methods in Social Sciences' that trains a new generation of analysts in international relations, politics, social sciences, and humanities through hands-on coursework covering OSINT/SOCMINT methodologies, fact-checking, and academic writing, with internship opportunities.
• Media Comments and Expert Commentary (ADASTRA I LIVE) Expert commentary and analysis provided to Ukrainian and international media outlets on current geopolitical events and international affairs, distributed through the 'ADASTRA I LIVE' media platform and appearances on outlets such as Radio NV and Suspilne Novyny.
• Miltech Chronicles (Хроніки мілтеху) Weekly digest of military technology news covering drone warfare, defense innovations, NATO developments, and global security technology trends.
• Regional Research Projects Thematic research projects including Africa studies, Latin America studies, One Belt One Road, Caucasus Key Issues, and NATO research, each focusing on specific geographic regions and policy areas.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNIT.CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral partner of ADASTRA. UNIT.City is a prototype of the future city and ecosystem that promotes innovative entrepreneurship and research development. ADASTRA's office is located in the heart of UNIT.City, Ukraine's leading innovation park, providing access to modern research laboratories, coworking spaces, and network of specialists.
• Wilson CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based analytical organization listed as partner of ADASTRA
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner collaborating with ADASTRA on international policy analysis
• Embassy of Azerbaijan in UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiplomatic institution partner of ADASTRA
• NIIMV KNU named after Taras ShevchenkominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner - National Institute of International Relations at Kyiv National University
• Three Seas Think Tanks HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for cooperation between think tanks based in Member countries of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
• RISE UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of Ukrainian and international organizations committed to promoting transparent, sustainable, and effective recovery in Ukraine
• Network of Think Tanks on the Eastern PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform facilitating dialogue on emerging challenges and long-term priorities within neighborhood and enlargement policies
• Open Think Tank DirectoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen platform of think tanks aimed at gathering key information about research organizations in one place
• Ukrainian InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for cultural diplomacy research, including Kenya cultural medium project published in 2025

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Razumkov Centre: A leading Ukrainian policy research think tank covering international relations, security, and domestic policy. Directly comparable as a Ukraine-based, multi-topic analytical center serving similar government, academic, and media audiences.
• Ukrainian Institute for International Politics: Kyiv-based research organization focused on Ukraine's foreign policy and international relations. Comparable as a Ukrainian think tank publishing analytical papers, policy recommendations, and commentary for government and academic audiences.
• New Europe Center: Kyiv-based think tank focused on EU integration, foreign policy, and Ukraine's international relations. Closely comparable in mission, geography, target audience, and product format (policy briefs and media commentary).

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank producing research on global policy, geopolitics, and regional studies. Comparable as an established, broader foreign-policy think tank whose research output and educational programs overlap with ADASTRA's offerings.
• Wilson Center: Washington, D.C.-based non-partisan policy forum conducting independent research and hosting dialogue on global issues. Directly comparable as a named ADASTRA partner and as a broader, well-funded think tank producing similar publications and convenings.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European foreign policy think tank with offices across EU member states. Comparable in producing Europe- and Ukraine-focused foreign policy analysis, policy briefs, and expert commentary for governments and media.
• Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI): U.S.-based think tank producing research on international relations, national security, and regional studies. Comparable as a non-governmental analytical center publishing policy briefs and engaging media on geopolitical issues.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global think tank conducting research and advancing policy solutions on international affairs, including Russia/Eurasia and Ukraine. Comparable in producing multilingual, region-specific foreign policy publications and convening experts from top universities.

Others

• Open Think Tank Directory: Global platform aggregating information about research organizations and think tanks, of which ADASTRA is a listed member. Included as a direct ecosystem peer that lists ADASTRA and connects it to the broader think tank community.

Regional players

• Razumkov Centre – Economic and Political Studies (Ukrainian Institute for Social Research): Ukrainian social research and polling organization producing analytical work on domestic and international policy. Comparable as a Ukraine-based research organization producing analytical content for similar audiences but with a stronger domestic polling orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ADASTRA_UA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMkauLFgroYTR7FhUDCS5tw
• Facebookfacebook.com/adastraagency2021
• Instagraminstagram.com/adastra.org.ua

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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